Strandarkirkja Church: A Beacon of Hope for Sailors in South Iceland
by I’ve occasionally heard and read about Strandarkirkja church, which is located on the south coast of Iceland, on the road between the communities of Eyrarbakki …
Category: Places We Love
Those who travel around Iceland have their favorite places. In our case, there are many places we love, and like to visit again and again without getting bored of them. Here we write about these places; the places in Iceland that we love.
Mt. Skjaldbreiður – The Magnificent Shield Volcano
Iceland is home to a shield volcano known as Skjaldbreiður. The mountain is in the southwest region of Iceland, namely in the Þingvellir National Park. …
When The Morning Sun Peeks Over the Majestic Mountains
With their peaks, wide views, and constantly changing patterns of color and texture, mountains can be absolutely stunning. Many people find that just looking at …
Walking the Circle of Nature and Life
Wherever you are in the world, you want to go for a walk to refresh yourself or to explore the surroundings. In the Greater Reykjavík …
Off the Beaten Track to View Kaldalón Lagoon National Treasure
For decades, I’ve looked across Ísafjarðardjúp Bay towards Snæfjallastönd and Drangajökull on my way to Reykjavik and imagined myself exploring the area one day. Finally, …
A Magnificent Pilgrimage with Breathtaking Westfjords Views
It’s unusual to be driving on a road that ends and you can’t go any further. Unaðsdalur valley, also known as Pleasure Valley in English, …
A Tale of Two Fantastic Fjords, Tunnels and a Dangerous Mountain Road
It is a characteristic of the Westfjords fjords that the lowlands are rather small. In my opinion, there are two incredibly beautiful fjords in the …
Volcanos, Waterfall of Trolls and Paradise Hollow
Those who drive around Borgarfjordur and pass Bifrost hamlet, either north or south, will no doubt notice a very scenic volcano by the road called …
Fishing, Geothermal Swimming Pool and a Beautiful Fjord
When you think of fish, the village of Sudureyri by the fjord Sugandafjordur comes to mind. Fish and Sudureyri are inextricably linked, at least in …
The Magical Cove at the Edge of the Inhabited World
On a bright summer day, it is ideal to visit a truly magical location in the Westfjords. A place where time has stood still and …
Standing in Front of the Raw Power of Icelandic Nature
The experience of standing in front of Iceland’s beautiful nature can be unforgettable, but few things are more amazing than standing in front of a …
Ásbyrgi, The Grandeur Evidence Of Catastrophic Event Thousands Of Years Ago
There are few places in Iceland that resemble Ábyrgi, as the place is a magnificent natural phenomenon with high cliff walls that are up to …
Öxarfjörður At The Tjörnes Viewpoint
Öxarfjörður is a bay that lies between Tjörnes and Melrakkaslétta in the northeast and is on the way between Húsavík and Ásbyrgi. The bay is …
Almannagjá Rift Is The Continents Divider
Almannagjá is a rift that lies west of Þingvellir. The rift is one of the most famous landmarks in the Þingvellir area and it is …
Grenivík, The Village With The Spectacular Towering Mountain
Grenivík is a village on the east side of Eyjafjörður. It takes about 30 minutes to drive there from Akureyri. The village is not by …
Akureyri Is The Magnet Of The North
Akureyri is one of my favorite places. It’s always fun when I go to Akureyri, whether it’s summer or winter. It does not matter how …